Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a gooey center, served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
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Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals until melted and smooth. Stir well to combine.
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Mix Sugar and Eggs
In another bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and egg yolk until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
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Add Dry Ingredients
Sift the all-purpose flour and add it to the chocolate mixture along with the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Fold gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
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Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
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Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
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Cool Slightly
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute before inverting onto plates.
Serving Directions
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Serve with Ice Cream
Serve each chocolate lava cake warm, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Enjoy the delicious gooey center!
